Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-06
ANGRY WITH O,BRIEN.
He Refuses to Review the Labor
Parade and PrOvOkes Sharp Conn
mentS.

The New York Sun says: The play Of "Hamlet, "
with Hamlet left out, was played Saturday eve
ming at the reception rendered by labor organiza-
lions to Editor william O'Br1en. Before his ar
rival in the city he had objected to participation
in any meeting under the auspices OF any particu-
lar association which did not have for its object
the freedom OF Ireland and the ameloration OF its
people This expression was occasioned by a
proposition to honor him by demonstration by
the Central Labor Union, the United Labor Party,
and various labor organizations. 1t was believed
that Mr.. OBr1en'S ScrupleS In this regard had been
overcome, and the preparation for Saturday eve
nings demonstration went on.
There was parade OF about 1000 persons led
by the Goth regiment, from 34th street, down 5th
avenue to Union Square, where an immense crowd
had assembled. Messrs. OBrien and Kibride were
to have followed with the committee OF arrange
where was heard the questions Where is
oBrteA7" Where ara The carriagesa. Mr.. OBrien
to appear either in the parade or on the reviewing
stand at Union Square. Subcommittee
OF the committee OF arrangements waited
the hotel. He understood that the demonstration
was a labor and Henry George hurrah, and as his
mission had nothing TO do with such matters ne
should not participate. 1t Is understood also that
he objected to the presence or John McMackln,
who was to preside at the speakers stand. Nc
Mackn presided at meeting Cooper 6aion a lasI
mo. 1" OF the Cavendish and Burke conspiracy,
spoke. and applauded his extreme remarks; Dr.
McGlynn spoke at Union Square, and so did Nc
Macktn. Henry George remained away.
WHY he REFUSED TO BE PRESENT.
A great deal OF dissatisfaction was expressed
about Mr.. OBrien not appearing. 1t was reported
that committee waited upon him Friday after
noon and submitted to him the resolutions to be
read at the meeting: He told the committee ne
resolutions relating to DR.. McGlynn were stricken
out. This the committee refused to do. Mr..
permitted to preside he could not come. In an
Interview O'Br1en said he had no objection to DR..
McGlynn being on the platform. He does com
United to him. and that he had erased certain
portions of them. The inference to be drawn was
that he refused to sympathize with American
labor WHILE as matter OF fact, he had tOiled as
hard as any one, and knew how to appreciate It.
tie characterized as an insult the suggestion that
Tammany Hall or any other american politicians
Wednesday,.
COMMENTS FAVORABLE AND UNFAvoRABLE 10
O'BRIEN.
At meeting Of the Anti-Poverty Society last
evening DR.. McGlynn was the principal speaker.
He said it was mistake for OBrien's friends to
keep him from the meeting. OBfien ought to be
ashamed OF the eraSure OF that part OF the reSo-
luton which declared that The land was for the
people. He said O'Brien, at heart was landlord
himself.
At a meeting Of the fifth ward branch Of the
Irish National League yesterday ex-senator
Grady MADE an ADDRESS, IN WHICH ue strongly
commended Editor OBrien for refusing to attend
the mass meeting last night. Mr.. Grady said that
IrelandS cause should be mixed up with no other
question. Religious prejudice formerly separated
the Irish people. That had passed forever. No
other conflicting element should be allowed to
come in. Individual liberty must be preserved.
He was loudly applauded.
At an animated meeting OF the Central Labor
Union yesterday OBr1en was vigorously de-
nounced, John McMack1n being the chief. He
said that they had no war to carry on with the
church, but the struggle was against the power In
the church which degenerates manhood TO a con-
d1tiOn OF poverty and dependence.
O'Brien received q number OF communications,
and personal callers all commencing his action.